Malaysia Day is a public holiday held on 16 September every year to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on that date in 1963. This event saw Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore unite into a single state. Singapore, however, was expelled from the federation less than two years later, on 9 August 1965. Malaysia Day only became a public holiday in 2010 to celebrate Malaysia’s Sovereignty. Since then, there are many themes and special events around the Malaysia Day. It is also an opportunity to celebrate their patriotism and also the diverse background of Malaysia. There are also food festivals and other events organized that celebrate the diversity of the place.
